HHS said Thursday the funds will support health centers’ efforts to expand care quality systems and infrastructure.
The department selected awardees based on their efforts to maintain Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition; address health equity; and upgrade care quality, access and delivery.
“Health centers are evaluated on a set of performance measures emphasizing health outcomes and the value of care delivered,” said Jim Macrae, Health Resources and Services Administration acting administrator.
“These measures provide a balanced, comprehensive look at services to manage conditions among the vulnerable populations served by health centers,” Macrae added.
Executive Biz reported Aug. 5 HHS granted a total $8.6 million to 246 health centers in the continental U.S., Micronesia and the Northern Mariana Islands to help the centers achieve or increase PCMH recognition.